News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The European Commission believes the use of methylene glycol/formaldehyde at 0.2 per cent formaldehyde equivalent is not considered safe in hair straighteners following a meeting held on the subject in June.
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Zurich have reviewed the endocrine disrupting properties of UV filters used in sunscreens and recommended further research be carried out to evaluate whether their exposure may have harmful effects on the...
The UK cosmetics industry is an important driver of innovation and employment across the sciences and manufacturing processes as the market posts year-on-year growth, according to the London-based Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA).
Urban Decay has made the decision to back out of its plan to sell its products in China until animal testing alternatives are in place.
A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle’s dental school are developing a new ingredient derived from marine microbes that is designed to provide enhanced bacterial protection for teeth and gums.